Professional Development
Standards-based professional learning
for health and physical educators.
SHAPE America sets the standard for health and physical education in the United States — and teachers trust us to lead the way on best practices for physical education, adapted PE, and skills-based health education.
Whether you’re an individual educator looking for self-paced, virtual learning or an administrator seeking professional development for your entire HPE staff, we have options designed to meet your needs.
Our National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards form the foundation of everything we offer — so your professional learning is grounded in the same framework that guides high-quality HPE instruction nationwide.
National Convention & Expo
Each spring, the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo brings together the health and physical education community for professional development, networking, and collaboration.
Choose from more than 300 sessions spanning PE, adapted PE, health education, advocacy, and more — plus an Expo Hall featuring over 200 products and service providers.
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Signature Workshops
SHAPE America’s top-tier trainers are available to conduct in-person or virtual trainings on the National PE Standards and National HE Standards, Physical Best, adapted physical education, skills-based health education, and more.
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Consulting & Coaching
Get expert advice, guidance, and personalized solutions to help support preK-12 health and physical education teachers and programs. We also offer resource development, including curriculum, lesson plans, and other standards-aligned materials.
Request CoachingCustomized Workshops
Choose the workshop format, length, and topics that work best for your school — then we’ll take care of the rest. One of our qualified trainers will build a personalized session around exactly what your team needs, offered virtually or in person.
Request Customized WorkshopsOnline Learning
SHAPE America offers a broad range of online webinars, courses, and professional development materials for preK-12 health and physical educators, as well as higher education faculty and students.
All content is developed by experts in the profession and designed so you can learn at your own pace. Group discounts are available for district purchases.
My PD
Your online learning, contact hours, transcripts, and certificates — all in one place. To view, sign in to your SHAPE America account, then head to the Online Institute Dashboard.
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Physical Best
Long considered the gold standard for teaching fitness education in PE, Physical Best is used in schools — and taught in undergraduate PETE programs — nationwide. The program offers resources, training, and credentialing opportunities for K-12 physical educators, district coordinators, PETE faculty, and future professionals.
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A ROADMAP FOR LEARNING
This professional development brochure guides individual educators and administrators through available standards-based resources and professional learning opportunities in skills-based health education, physical education, and adapted physical education.
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Not Sure Where to Start?
Every educator’s needs are different. Let us help you find the right fit.
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